BOODY’S HERITAGE AND AUSTRALIA DAY

Lynne Thomas

Posted on February 19 2018

AUSTRALIA DAY!

A day where people from all backgrounds come together, to celebrate what it means to be Australian. To honour contemporary Australia, recognise the country’s history, as well as being a chance to fire up the Barbie and spend time with family and friends.

DID YOU KNOW… BOODY IS AUSTRALIAN?!

Boody was born in 2011 along the beautiful beaches of Sydney, Australia. Conceptualised by two best friends who combined their passion for fashion and health to create a stylish, yet comfortable eco clothing brand designed from earth-friendly materials!

FUN FACTS…

If you’re a Brit celebrating with an Auzzie today, make sure you have the lingo down! Here is a list of our top ten Auzzie slang to help you fir right in!

Snag – Sausage

Barbie – Barbeque

Slab – Carton of 24 cans of beer

Ripper – Really great

Kangaroos loose in the top paddock – Someone who is a little bit crazy, the top paddock being their mind

Tucker – Food, a meal

Bottle-o – Bottle shop or alcohol shop

Chockers – Very full

Straya – Australia

Give it a burl – Try it, have a go

TOP TIP FOR THE DAY…

It’s rumoured that Tim Tams are Australia’s favourite chocolate biscuit. And a Tim-Tam Slam is the country’s favourite biscuit related past time? So it would only be fitting, as it is Australia Day to partake in a classic Australian pastime!

As soon as the biscuit is saturated, slam it into your mouth and revel in delight as it collapses.

Go on give it a burl!

AT THE END OF THE DAY…

As the day’s celebrations draw to a close, and after attempting too many Tim-Tam Slams, its time to settle down on the sofa and chill. So, how about spending the evening watching an Australian film? Sound like a good idea? Here are a few to choose from: